All the Light We Cannot See Some mom friends of mine recently convinced me to joint their book club. I love reading, so, it seemed like a natural. The first assigned book “All the Light We Cannot See” by Anthony Doerr was a tough one for me. It’s well written and engaging… but it’s about World War 2 in Germany…
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The Flour is Different – German Recipes for the American Kitchen
The Flour Is Different: German Heritage Recipes and Traditions “The Flour is Different… Das Mehl ist Anders.” My mom took one look at the cover of this book and said, “ It’s true, the flour here is different”. For German Bakers in America, this can be rather frustrating. Baked goods like bread and cakes don’t come out “right”. (But, it…
Spaghetti Eis Recipe- How to Make This German Ice Cream Dessert
I know it’s for kids, but whenever I’m in Germany, I have to eat Spaghetti Eis at least once a visit! Honestly, Eis in Germany is the best!! The Spaghetti Eis Recipe (Ice Cream) for those of you who have never had it is not actually spaghetti. It’s delicious vanilla ice cream pushed through a press to look like pasta.…
Wendt and Kühn Angels- The Grünhainichen Angel Orchestra
I love my Wendt and Kühn Angels! The Grünhainichen Angel Orchestra sits on my mantle at Christmastime. Their sweet faces make me smile. When it’s time to unpack our set of Wooden Angels, it takes me back to my childhood. When I was a little girl I would spend hours arranging and re-arranging the bands of angels, and I even imagined…
Renewing Wedding Vows in Germany- Randy Aderholt Shares his Story
Randy Aderholt wrote this fantastic story about renewing his wedding vows in Uthleben, Thuringia to share with us. Randy writes…..” I had traced my family back to Uthleben, Thuringia. I first visited in 2009, making friends and meeting actual German cousins. I realized that in 2010 , the 300th anniversary of my ancestors wedding would occur. This would be my grandparents…
A Wonderful Story about Finding Family by Veronika Hearn
This guest post about Finding Family is from my new friend Veronika Hearn. Warning! It will bring happy tears to your eyes! Veronika and her sisters, Angelika and Doris. I guess from the beginning of my life of when I was born in Frankfurt, Germany. A young couple( my adoptive parents) in the Army had been stationed to Germany, they…
Kathe Kruse Dolls- Over 100 years of Special Dolls
When my daughter was born, my aunt sent her a soft little doll that we named Maya. This sweet faced dolly is colorful, and perfect for cuddling. Käthe Kruse dolls weren’t familiar to me at the time, but now (two more kids and two more dolls later) I know what wonderful toys they make, and how long they last.…
Cherry Streusel Muffins- A German Classic as a Muffin!
Cherry Streusel Muffins are my way of adapting a German Recipe to America. Kaffee Klatsch and Kirsch Streusel Kuchen are a traditional German combination. A slice of Cherry Streusel cake, a cup of coffee and friends. What could be nicer for an afternoon treat? Sadly, most of my American friends don’t drop in for a piece of cake. (We need…
German Life Magazine Subscription- Travel, Culture, Recipes and Heritage
[no_toc] German Life I’ve had a German Life Magazine Subscription for the past 7 or 8 years. German Life Magazine, for those of you who haven’t been lucky enough yet to discover it, is a magazine for anyone who loves Germany or has a German speaking heritage (The magazine is not just Germany, the magazine also covers Austria and Switzerland).…